20 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday July 14, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com Residents encouraged to report dead birds for West Nile testing promptly The Halton Region Health Department is reminding residents to report dead bird sightings as soon as possible for its West Nile virus surveillance program. So far this year local citizens have reported more than 855 birds to the health department. However, only seven specimens have been in good enough condition and of the proper species (crow, blue jay or gray jay) to be sent for West Nile virus testing. None of the results came back positive. Often, by the time the health department is notified the specimen is too decayed to test, often due to delayed reporting. As hot temperatures speed up the rate of decay, it's important to contact the Region as soon as possible after finding a dead bird. Halton Region staff takes dead bird reports seven days a week. Reports can be called in to 905-825-6000 or e-mailed to wnv@halton.ca. Details required are the type or description of the bird, address or closest intersection to where it's located and the length of time it's been there. See www.halton.ca/wnv. Cool Summer Savings! A Thirst for Deals Sale period: July 13th - July 19th 60% Off Final Week More Items in Every Category! Annuals Annual Flats 4" Flowers Dracena Hanging Baskets Planters Window Boxes Rail Planters, Urns Flowering Vines Geraniums Begonias Summer Sunshine Impatiens Decor Outdoor Pottery Indoor Pottery Giftware Candles Pillows Pictures Nursery Trees Flowering Shrubs Japanese Maples Cedars Yews Hydrangeas Topiaries Boxwoods Fruit Trees Junipers Vines The Great Garden Event! The progressive sale with bigger savings every week. Shop early for the largest selection. Quantities are limited and sale items vary from store to store. No layaways or rainchecks. Supplies Tools Gloves Lawn Fertilizer Irrigation Perennials Hostas Daylilies Astible Water Gardening Water Plants Burlington HWY #5 East of Brant St. Milton Britannia Rd. West of Trafalgar (905) 332-3222 (905) 876-4000 Waterdown Vaughan Keele Street 2 blocks north of Teston Rd. $5.88 Saturday Only ... Extra large 12" Petunia Hanging Basket. Only 800 per Store! $6.99 Sunday Only ... Japanese Garden Juniper (5 gal.) Only 100 per Store! HWY #6 & 5th Concession East (905) 689-1999 (905) 832-6955 New Hours Starting July 17th Open 7 days a week 9am - 6pm Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm Saturday & Sunday 8am - 6pm All items while quantities last, subject to availability. www.terragreenhouses.com $2.99 Monday Only ... 1 gal. Daylilies Only 300 per Store! $24.99 Tuesday Only ... Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce Standard (3 ft.) Only 50 per Store!